As part of its commitment to sustainably nourish the world, Cargill reports continued progress toward building a deforestation-free soy supply chain. The company outlined key achievements, including mapping of its Brazilian soy supply chain, in its mid-year progress report, released recently.

Consumer demand for chocolate products continues to grow steadily in the Asia market. To help the food industry meet this growing demand, Cargill is partnering with a local manufacturer in western India, to launch its first chocolate manufacturing operation in Asia.

Cargill has invested 3.5 million Euro in its site in Kalmthout (Belgium) to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

To help meet growing demand for chocolate products in Asia, Cargill is partnering with a manufacturer in western India to launch its first chocolate manufacturing operation in the region.

Cargill has invested €3.5 million ($3.93 million) in its facility at Kalmthout, Belgium to increase its capabilities for producing gourmet chocolate.

At Cargill, sustainability is written into the company's purpose—and woven into core operations including investment priorities, organizational structure and resource allocation. 

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery was recently able to talk to Jamie Mavec, marketing manager, Cargill Global Edible Oil Solutions, Minneapolis, as well as Sonia Punwani, global bakery leader, about Cargill's most recent FATitudes study on oils.

Cargill's FATitudes study revealed consumers closely read labels of packaged foods, with fat and oil type as a strong purchase consideration factor.

Food and beverage manufacturers and their consumers care more than ever before about the standards behind the things they buy, including cocoa.